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T249 RWV

1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

252,577 mi
Last recorded252,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D182,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT249 RWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model412 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 252,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 252,563 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 207,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 18 Oct 2010 119,081 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 178,945 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

footbrake travel

n/s/r outer tyre starting to perish

o/s/r outer tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2009 167,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 166,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 165,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Upper Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

n/s/r and n/s front to rear steel brake pipes heavy corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2008 132,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 132,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 122,745 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

drivers front wheel slightly binding

Pass 17 Jul 2006 109,021 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 108,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 412 D?

Based on 7,130 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
4,449
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 313
parking brake recording little or no effort 275
position lamp(s) not working 214
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 212
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T249 RWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 182,295 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 412 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T249 RWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 412 D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 412 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T249 RWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 412 D, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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